AUV2026


Southampton, UK, 1-3 September 2026

Every two years, the IEEE OES AUV Symposium brings the marine robotics community together to share ideas, exchange lessons learned and foster future research and collaboration.

Our focus is on the technologies and applications of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), underwater gliders, and Lagrangian floats, with most papers centered on field robotics or data collected from real-world deployments.

AUV2026 with be held in Southampton, UK between 1-3 September 2026. In addition to standard symposium papers, open access peer-reviewed papers will also be published as an IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering Special Issue and presented at the symposium.

Information about the peer-review track and the standard track can be found on this website

AUV2026 gratefully acknowledges our event partners

Sonardyne

Sonardyne has built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical excellence, and is a key sponsor for AUV 2026. With over 50 years of experience at the forefront of underwater technology, Sonardyne engineers, manufactures, and supports advanced solutions that enable precise navigation, positioning, communication, and data acquisition in subsea environments. Operating in sectors spanning offshore energy, maritime defence, and ocean science, Sonardyne’s portfolio of acoustic, optical, and sonar technologies plays a critical role in expanding and supporting the safe and effective operation of marine systems worldwide.

Cellula Robotics

As a key sponsor of AUV2026, Cellula Robotics brings deep expertise in long-range autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems and integrated subsea solutions. With operations spanning Canada, the USA, and the UK, Cellula supports defence, security, environmental, and surveying applications to address the world’s most complex maritime challenges. The company specialises in hydrogen fuel cell-powered, long-endurance AUV platforms designed for persistent subsea monitoring and mission-critical operations. Their focus on reliability, collaboration, and real-world deployment makes them a valuable contributor to the advancement of autonomous submersible robotics.